Mr. Spencer Huh reports

NEO BATTERY ENGAGES CONNECT 4 MARKETING FOR DIGITAL MARKETING SERVICES

Neo Battery Materials Ltd. has entered into a digital marketing services agreement with Connect 4 Marketing Ltd. (doing business as Connect4) for comprehensive digital marketing and investor awareness services that include targeted advertising campaigns, digital content creation and dissemination (corporate landing pages and video ad creatives), and social media placement/management in English and German markets.

Subject to the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange, the agreement will commence for an initial term of six months, effective Oct. 26, 2026. In consideration of the services provided, Connect 4 will receive an initial cash compensation of $150,000 (plus applicable taxes), which will be paid from working capital. By mutual agreement, the budget may be replenished during the duration of the initial period and the term may be extended after the initial term. Connect 4 is at an arm's-length relationship with the company, and the company will not issue any securities to Connect 4 or its principals as compensation. To the best of the company's knowledge, Connect 4 does not have any direct or indirect interest and does not have a right to acquire such an interest in the company or its securities.

Based in Quebec, Connect 4 is a data-driven digital marketing agency serving publicly listed companies with corporate visibility and awareness on digital platforms. Connect 4 is represented by its principal, Louis-Carlos Vargas Rocheleau, and is registered at 702-5505 Blvd. Du Quartier, Brossard, Que., J4Z 0R9.

About Neo Battery Materials Ltd.

Neo Battery Materials is a Canadian-South Korean battery technology company focused on developing and producing silicon-enhanced lithium-ion batteries in drones, robotics, physical AI (artificial intelligence), electric vehicles and energy storage systems. With a patent-protected, low-cost silicon manufacturing process, Neo Battery enables longer-running and ultrafast-charging properties, and provides end-to-end battery solutions from materials selection, cell architecture and process optimization. The company aims to be a globally leading producer of high performance lithium-ion batteries and materials, building a secure, robust battery supply chain for Western manufacturers.

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